Curious about how your small business could become a tool to benefit your community? Ever wonder what a workspace could look like where workers have control and are truly empowered in their workplaces? Join Detroit Community Wealth Fund for this workshop on worker-owned businesses & other types of cooperatives! This workshop will cover the basics of what co-ops are, how different types of co-ops can help support neighborhood economies and give neighbors greater control of the flow of wealth and resources generated within a neighborhood, why co-ops are a smart choice for aspiring and current small business owners who want to build up their community, a brief history of Black cooperatives in the US, & hands-on activities about how worker co-ops work!
Event to be held in the Galleria. Registration preferred, walk-ins welcome. Snacks will be provided and a childcare worker present. Free parking is available for event attendees in the DPL staff lot from 5pm-8pm.
About: The Detroit Community Wealth Fund provides non-extractive loans, educational opportunities, and business support to cooperatives and community-based businesses in Metro Detroit. For more info, visit: detroitcommunitywealth.org